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  World will be forced to confront climate change in next 10 to 20 years: Singapore's Ravi Menon
Singapore faces heat stress, floods, droughts and sea level rise, but Mr Menon has learnt these issues cannot be viewed in isolation. "We have to look at our risks in a regional and sometimes global context. For effective risk management and...
ST Engineering bags new contracts worth S$4.9 billion in Q3 2025
For the nine months ended Sep 30, the company’s total contract wins amount to S$14 billion [SINGAPORE] ST Engineering on Thursday (Oct 23) announced that it secured S$4.9 billion in new contracts in the third quarter of 2025. The sum comprises...
 
    
  KMF adopts new technology to curb fake, adulterated Nandini products
Daijworld Media Network - Bengaluru Bengaluru, Oct 23: In today’s market, adulteration has become commonplace in most food items—from milk and curd to everyday essentials. Adding to this concern is the growing menace of counterfeit brands, making...
 
    
  Chiang Mai University plans to join IBM-NUS Research and Innovation Centre and IBM Quantum Network
In an effort to promote “joint research and development activities of mutual interest and benefit in the area of artificial intelligence technologies,” Chiang Mai University (CMU) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with IBM to...
PacificLight appoints Mitsubishi Power and Jurong Engineering to build S$1 billion hydrogen-ready power plant
[SINGAPORE] PacificLight Power announced on Thursday (Oct 23) that it has appointed a consortium comprising Jurong Engineering Limited (JEL) and Mitsubishi Power to build its S$1 billion hydrogen-ready power plant. The power generation and...
 
    
  XCL World Academy Opens Early and Primary Campus in Singapore
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 October 2025 - XCL World Academy (XWA), a leading international school in Singapore, has opened a new Early & Primary Years campus. Designed for children aged 18 months to 11 years, it nurtures globally...
 
    
  China vows to double down on tech self-reliance as US rivalry heats up
The elites of China’s ruling party set out the goal in a communique issued after a four-day political gathering centered around charting the course for the world’s second-largest economy over the rest of the decade. China will aim to...
 
    
  ROI: Why tech investment needs to prove its worth
Published on the 23/10/2025 | Written by Heather Wright AI FOMO and the 10 subscription trap… Gavan Ord wants local businesses to stop chasing hype and start asking hard questions when it comes to technology. CPA Australia’s business investment...
 
    
  Singapore schools add anti-vaping content to science, character education lessons
In CCE lessons, strategies for social-emotional skills like self-control and problem-solving have been incorporated since 2014, MOE said. “These include scenarios involving risky behaviours, where students learn about resilience and about choosing...
 
    
  HMI Medical expands advanced imaging services to strengthen diagnostic capabilities in Singapore
HMI Medical expands advanced imaging services to strengthen diagnostic capabilities in Singapore October 23, 2025 | Thursday | News Integration of Siemens Healthineers high-resolution imaging systems and AI-enhanced workflows HMI Medical has...
 
    
  British scholar praises China's integration of tech, creativity, and heritage
The third Liangzhu Forum was held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Saturday and Sunday, with the theme "Revitalization of Civilization: Cultural Heritage and Human Culture Diversity". Tim Winter, a British sociologist who is also a senior fellow...
 
    
  Mission to strengthen WA partnerships in Malaysia and Singapore
Science and Innovation Minister Stephen Dawson to lead mission to Malaysia and Singapore from 24 October to 1 November 2025 Mission promoting Western Australia’s energy, science and innovation capabilities Minister to officially open Invest and...
Singapore biotech startup Nanyang Biologics bets on AI drug discovery platform to unlock revenue
After six years of research and development, the firm’s AI platform is heading to Nasdaq via a US$1.5 billion Spac deal as it lands its first client [SINGAPORE] Drug development typically takes six to 10 years just to identify a viable molecule,...
 
    
  Inside e&’s Sovereign Tech at Gitex: How UAE is building a measured model of digital sovereignty
Even before the halls of Gitex Global 2025 open to the public, the hum inside e&’s pavilion feels deliberate - more command centre than showroom. Engineers calibrate drones, servers blink behind glass racks labelled ‘Sovereign AI Lab – Made in the...
 
    
  Việt Nam - Singapore trade maintains upward momentum
SINGAPORE — Việt Nam – Singapore trade relations continued to strengthen in the first nine months of 2025, with both exports and imports recording solid growth. Việt Nam remained Singapore’s 10th largest trading partner during the period....
 
    
  As China’s 996 culture spreads, South Korea’s tech sector grapples with 52-hour limit
Image Credits:Macrostore / Getty Images As the world races to stay ahead in the deep tech revolution — from AI and semiconductors to quantum computing — innovation has become the new currency of power. For many companies, that pressure has...
 
    
  eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia 2025 celebrates a successful debut at Tech Week Singapore
SINGAPORE, Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The first-ever eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia 2025 concluded successfully at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, marking an impactful launch of DMEXCO's debut in Asia. The co-located showcase, held...
 
    
  Cross-Border Tech Deals: Safeguarding Innovation Without Slowing the Business
As companies expand global operations, they are forced to navigate a patchwork of local IP laws, data and artificial intelligence (AI) regulations, and ever-shifting geopolitical tensions. Without sufficient diligence, planning, and contracting,...
 
    
  Singapore launches first multirole combat vessel
Singapore's first MRCV, the future RSS Victory , seen here at its launch ceremony on 21 October 2025. (Janes/Ridzwan Rahmat) Singapore held a launch and christening ceremony for its first multirole combat vessel (MRCV) on 21 October. The vessel...
 
    
  Singapore Launches Its Biggest And Most Capable Warship Ever
The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Singapore today launched the first of its drone motherships, or Multi-Role Combat Vessels (MRCV). The largest and most...